Ban Birth Tourism Act

Summary#

This bill, titled the "Ban Birth Tourism Act," would change the Immigration and Nationality Act by adding a rule that makes certain people inadmissible when they seek admission as nonimmigrant visitors (under section 101(a)(15)(B)). Specifically, a person would be inadmissible if their primary purpose for coming to the United States as a visitor is to give birth so that the child becomes a U.S. citizen. The bill also says this rule does not apply to someone seeking legitimate medical treatment related to childbirth if obtaining citizenship for the child is not the primary purpose for coming.

What it means for you#

• People applying for a B-category visitor visa or seeking entry as a B visitor could be denied if officials determine the main reason for the trip is to give birth and obtain U.S. citizenship for the child.
• The bill refers to the "primary purpose" of the visit; entry for genuine medical care related to childbirth is not covered if citizenship is not the main reason.
• The bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Marsha Blackburn on May 20, 2025, and was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. No further status information is available in the provided material.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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